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Adient, the global seating supplier, plans to open a new 90,000 sq m seating mechanisms plant in Changshu on land of 250,000 sq m through one of its China joint ventures - Adient Yanfeng Seating Mechanism.

News 19 Apr, 2017

MG’s Nissan Juke rival won’t be called ZS when it lands in the UK later in 2017 but an EV version is due in 2018

Lithia Motors said net income increased 26 percent to $50.7 million in the first quarter from the year-earlier period, on volume gains in all aspects of the dealership group's business.

Porsche may expand its lineup of electric-powered vehicles as the brand seeks to add power and adapt to Chinese emissions restrictions. Porsche sees the acceleration capabilities of electric motors reinforcing its cachet as a performance brand.

Ford is taking a cautious approach to producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the Chinese market, citing uncertainty about consumer interest and government policy.

It's not due to arrive in China until next year, but already Chinese-funded, smart, connected plug-in car startups are scrambling to launch cars to go head-to-head against Tesla's mass-market Model 3 sedan.

Toyota plans to test a heavy-duty truck powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell system at the Port of Los Angeles as part of a feasibility study beginning this summer.

China will become a global production hub for GKN's electrified drivelines in 2018, when production of its latest eDrive technologies commences at its joint venture facility in Shanghai.

For launch in China, Adient's Recaro Automotive Seating is positioning itself as a premium brand manufacturer of performance seats for sporty luxury vehicles. At Auto Shanghai 2017, the company is presenting tailor-made products for Chinese OEMs and aftermarket applications.

News 19 Apr, 2017

All-new car brand Lynk & Co set to offer customers willing to take the plunge a 'lifetime' warranty with roadside assistance

News 19 Apr, 2017

Chinese brand Qoros won’t be coming to the UK, or Europe after all. With exchange rates to blame

Skoda has unveiled its first electric concept car in Shanghai. The VW Group owned brand said it will be introducing five purely electrically-powered cars by 2025, in addition to plug-in hybrid models.

Namikoshi Electronics Corporation of Japan has successfully conducted a test run of its 4-in-1 engine, which has been developed with the help of experts at Osaka University and Kobe City College of Technology.

News 19 Apr, 2017

Skoda has promised to have five electric cars on sale by 2025, and the Citigo looks likely to be the first full EV

News 17 May, 2019

The Skoda Citigo-e will debut in Bratislava on 23 May ahead of its launch later this year, and is set to offer a 186-mile range

Chinese state-owned auto giants such as SAIC and Dongfeng may see profits evaporate if the government lifts protectionist measures and lets foreign companies operate without a local partner.

Opel/Vauxhall unveiled the Grandland X, the automaker's latest model underpinned by a platform from its new parent, PSA Group.

Opel/Vauxhall unveiled the Grandland X, the automaker's latest model underpinned by a platform from its new parent, PSA Group.

KAR Auction Services will acquire DRIVIN, which aggregates automotive retail, pricing, registration and economic data to match vehicle inventory to dealer demand.